Molly McVety

Molly McVety is a staff writer for PhillyVoice with interests in both the natural and man-made environment, community debates and all things pop culture. She has previously written for DelawareOnline / The News Journal and received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Delaware. When she’s not writing Molly enjoys making and listening to music, taking long walks and cooking.

molly@phillyvoice.com

October 5, 2026

Government

Crackdown on skill game machines could begin next week, Pa. state police warn

by Molly McVety

Pennsylvania State Police are advising businesses to remove unlicensed skill game machines by Wednesday, Oct. 14. At that point, police will begin enforcing a state Supreme Court ruling that determined the machines are like slot machines and subject to regulations by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

October 2, 2026

Investigations

13-year-old boy charged in shooting death of his 16-year-old friend in Norristown

by Molly McVety

Daniel Hawkins-Boyce, 13, is charged with third-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting his friend, William Boyd, 16, in a Norristown home on Sept. 22.

October 2, 2026

Philadelphia 250

In 1870, the Academy of Music hosted the first public audience to watch a motion picture

by Molly McVety

The first motion picture to be displayed in front of a public audience will be celebrated by the Philadelphia Film Society this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee's '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.

October 2, 2026

Development

Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they've been kept in dark about delayed construction project

by Molly McVety

The Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they're frustrated that they've been kept in dark about a delayed construction project. Programming is in limbo amid the uncertainty around the six-month renovation.

October 1, 2026

Business

Openings & Closings: An abandoned chocolate factory gets a second life and Ten7 Brewing is coming to an end

by Molly McVety

Panco, Philly's first Japanese cutlet restaurant, is set to open soon, while Ten7 Brewing said it's closing its North Wales taproom in the coming months. Here's a list of other recent announcements from local businesses.

October 1, 2026

New 'Abbott Elementary' trailer teases new roles for teachers and more classroom chaos in Season 6

by Molly McVety

The new trailer for ‘Abbott Elementary’ shows teachers Gregory and Melissa stepping into new roles in Season 6. It also teases more classroom chaos. The show returns Wednesday, Oct. 7 on ABC.

September 30, 2026

Demonstrations

Academy of Natural Sciences is closed, but the fight for the museum continues

by Molly McVety

Supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences say their fight for the museum's future is far from over, even after it closed to the public Sunday after 198 years of operation.

September 30, 2026

Lifestyle

Eagles, Comcast Spectacor tweak new tailgating rules after meeting with concerned fans

by Molly McVety

Eagles tailgaters who bring oversized vehicles to the South Philly stadium complex now will be permitted to drop off equipment before being made to park in specific lots. Previously, new rules that go into effect on Sunday, Oct. 4, did not permit dropoffs.

September 29, 2026

Education

School district and police expand joint program that helps support children who are exposed to trauma

by Molly McVety

Starting Oct. 5, the School District of Philadelphia and the police department will expand the Handle With Care program that provides support and resources to students who experience a traumatic event outside of school.

September 29, 2026

Business

Center City hotels boast a record-setting summer, capitalizing on Philly's busy events schedule

by Molly McVety

Hotels in Center City capitalized on a busy 2026 schedule and recorded $335.6 million in revenue from May 1-Aug. 31, an increase of 20% compared with last year, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau said.